Italian Embassy in Havana
Embassy 
Italy Havana, Cuba
- Address
- 5ta Avenida 402, Playa, Havanna
- Phone
- +53 7 2045615
- Website
- amblavana.esteri.it
Head of mission: De Martino Simona
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 14 February 2022
Italy’s embassy to Cuba is in Havana, the capital of Cuba, at 5ta Avenida 402, Playa, Havanna. Cuban citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00.
Opening hours of the Italian embassy in Havana
| Monday | 08:30–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–16:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Cuba
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Christmas Day
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Triumph of the Revolution
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The Italian embassy in Havana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00.
Italy visa for Cuban citizens
CubaItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Cuba
ItalyCuba e-Visa Cuba visa for citizens of Italy
Cuban citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Italy.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,734 | 5,161 | 1,566 | 23.3% | 73.6% |
| 2024 | 5,681 | 4,331 | 1,349 | 23.7% | 65.2% |
| 2025 | 5,074 | 3,331 | 1,743 | 34.3% | 50.8% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy in Havana received 5,074 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,331. 1,743 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 34.3%. In 2024 it had been 23.7%: the rate rose by 10.6 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 11% compared with 2024 (5,681).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 23.3% (2023) to 34.3% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Cuba, 21.8% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 50.8% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Cuba.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Embassy of Peru in HavanaCalle 8 307, 11300 La Habana
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Embassy of Morocco in Havana5ta Avenida y Calle 8 801, Havana
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Embassy of Angola in Havana5ta. Ave. 1012, Miramar, Playa, Habana
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Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in Havana5ta Avenida 1003, Havana
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Embassy of Equatorial Guinea in Havana3ra Avenida 1001, 11300 Havana
Italy’s other missions in Cuba
The Italian embassy in Havana is the only mission of Italy in Cuba on record. Cuba in turn has 2 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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About the Italian embassy in Havana
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Havana. It is headed by De Martino Simona, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: 5ta Avenida 402, Playa, Havanna. The record for the Italian embassy in Havana includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to Cuba
Italian citizens need a visa for Cuba, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Italian embassy in Havana is closed
Expect the Italian embassy in Havana to be shut on Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and Triumph of the Revolution (Triunfo de la Revolución) on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, a holiday in Italy.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Havana
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Havana, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Havana
Within 1 km of the Italian embassy in Havana there are 26 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Havana?
The Italian embassy in Havana is at 5ta Avenida 402, Playa, Havanna.
What are the opening hours of the Italian Embassy in Havana?
The Italian embassy in Havana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00.
Is the Italian Embassy in Havana open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Italian embassy in Havana do not include Saturday.
When is the Italian Embassy in Havana closed?
The Italian embassy in Havana closes on Cuba’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Italy.
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Italy?
Cuban citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
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